[Kyoto] Kyoto: Authentic Knife-Making Experience at a Blacksmith Shop

• Change into a traditional goldsmith outfit for an authentic experience!
• Learn how to make a knife using the traditional process of making Japanese kitchen knives
• Process of "forging" is the key in this experience so no worries even if you've never tried making knives!
• **The size of the knife is approximately 13 to 15 centimeters. **(Because it is handmade, it may vary depending on the person.)
• Bigger knives cost more time and money. For example, for a regular cooking knife, it usually takes more than 5 hours and costs more than $400.
• At studio NIN, we want as many people as possible to experience forging, so we offer a two and a half hour experience. Also, there are no wooden handles.
• This knife is made using a traditional and simple method, and the handle is also made of iron.

Dive into a extremely valuable and authentic blacksmithing experience in Kyoto! You will get to make a very practical knife in this experience, which is perfect for a souvenir to take home and a great memory in Japan. The instructors are professional knife makers so don't worry even if you've had zero experience. Tackle the tasks together and create your one and only knife! Important Information Regarding Workshop Locations: We operate out of two studios in Sakyo-ku, Kyoto. Our staff will message you prior to your visit to confirm which location you should attend. We look forward to seeing you at one of our beautiful forging spaces: ・studio NIN Yase　 or ・studio NIN Kendo